Japanese Nakiri Knife 170mm Aritsugu 有次 kitchen knife

Japanese Aritsugu Nakiri Knife 170mm – "有次" (Aritsugu) Edition


This is a classic **Japanese nakiri vegetable knife** from the renowned Aritsugu (有次) brand, featuring a 170mm blade length. Handcrafted in the traditional Kyoto or Tokyo Aritsugu style, it is made with high-quality carbon steel (likely white paper steel / Shirogami) renowned for its exceptional sharpness and edge retention—perfect for precise, clean vegetable preparation.


The knife is fitted with a premium **white water buffalo horn ferrule** (bolster ring) at the transition between blade and handle, adding both elegance and durability while providing a luxurious, comfortable grip. The handle shows authentic signs of use, along with visible patina and wear marks on the blade—typical of a well-loved, high-performance kitchen tool that has seen regular professional or serious home use. These natural traces of use only enhance its character and testify to its proven cutting ability over time.